Overview

Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 15% age 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every student, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.

Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Principal will be an inspiring and motivating instructional leader who can work independently. Reporting to the Principal Manager, the Principal forms part of the school’s leadership team. The principal oversees Teachers, Associate Teachers, and school support staff. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to ensure that students receive quality instruction, make accelerated educational progress, and reach or exceed their academic goals. The Principal is responsible for Voice’s academic, operational, fiscal, and organizational management and success. This includes supervising instruction and conducting the evaluation program for all staff. This interaction will include providing guidance and support in the classroom as appropriate. The Principal interacts extensively with teachers, staff, students, parents, the CEO, Board members and the community through site-based management. Additionally, the Principal will be expected to meet specific performance objectives which may include such areas as academic, and financial goals in accordance with the Charter.

Key Responsibilities

Principal:

• Submits to the CEO recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action or attention, together with the materials needed for informed decisions
• Reports on school operations to COO
• Interview, Train, supervise and evaluate staff
• Develop and implement a school-wide and individual staff development plan and provides ongoing support and coaching to teachers to help them meet their individual professional development plan goals
• Coordinates the work of all school educators and volunteer staff
• Advise the CEO or/and COO regarding the leave, classification, resignation, promotion, suspension or dismissal of school employees
• Assigns personnel within the school in accordance with Board policy
• Maintains appropriate channels of communication within the school and ensures that staff is informed about relevant federal, state, and county laws, policies, regulations and procedures, and matters related to the improvement and welfare of the students
• Plans, leads, and conducts staff professional development and staff meetings
• Manage and/or oversee all daily school operations, including student admissions and discipline, facilities, food service, front office, school scheduling, etc.

Students and the educational program:

• Serve as the schools’ instructional leader leader, including ensuring that the school mission and instructional program are being effectively implemented in each classroom
• Monitor the school’s instructional and operational accountability, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting school and student performance data
• Use this data (instructional and operational accountability) to develop school priorities and to drive decision-making
• Enforces compulsory attendance laws
• Continuously observes the instructional program and provides the CEO with regular evaluations of school programs and student progress
• Studies the curriculum and makes decisions regarding the course of study, major changes and time schedules, and sound programs
• Under appropriate circumstances, recommends to the Board a student’s suspension or expulsion
• Participates in student study teams and IEP meetings

Non-instructional Operations:

• Maintains and updates adequate census and scholastic records, business and property records, and personal records as applicable
• Annually prepares and submits to the Financial Department the school’s budget for the upcoming year, revises this budget or takes other related action as the Board /CEO designates
• Approves all expenditures in accordance with Board policy and within Board-approved appropriate limits
• Makes recommendations to the CEO regarding the maintenance, safety, improvement and/or expansion of school facilities, sites, and equipment

Community:

• Represents and advocates for the Board in relationships with city, county and state governments, private agencies, and the school community
• Sees that the community is informed about school matters through appropriate informational materials
• Serves on local committees such as ELAC, VPAC, Schools Leadership, etc.
• Participates in appropriate community organizations and functions to obtain support for the attainment of school goals
• Hears complaints against the school and solves controversies between employees or between employees and students or parents/guardians
• Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative working relationships with and among various stakeholders, including staff, students, families, Board members, District personnel, and the broader community
• Facilitates and builds community among people from diverse backgrounds and perspective Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Voices Academies Principal candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications: 

• BA/BS Degree in Education or related field
• CA Teaching Credential. Out-of-state equivalent credentials are accepted if they are transferable to a California credential. Mandatory enrollment in the next available Induction cycle upon hiring.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential required or currently enrolled in an admin credential program.
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate TK–8 grade level.
• Demonstrated classroom-level achievement results
• Skilled in fiscal management

• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
• Minimum three years working with similar student and community demographic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish 
• Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy, and equity
• Ability to work well within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
• Works well in a high-pressure environment

Personal and Professional – Finally, the ideal candidate will hold the following personal and professional competencies:

• Leadership – Couple strong management with excellent interpersonal skills in leading an organization in one’s functional domain
• Relationship – Develop relational trust across constituencies, by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality
• Organization – Be intensely execution-oriented and frighteningly organized, allowing one to work in a fast paced, but sometimes unpredictable, environment
• Perspective – Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
• Professionalism – See oneself as an ambassador of the school, presenting oneself both positively and professionally at all times and with all constituents

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Masters Degree in Education
• Bilingual Authorization (BCLAD/CLAD) preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Proven track record of success managing school employees to achieve ambitious goals 
• Can work independently, have flexibility, and a demonstrated success in Administration, Organizational Management
• Successful completion of results-oriented leadership training program (ex. Innovate Fellowship, NLNS)
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

Working Conditions:

• Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch 
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Occasional evening and or weekend work 
• Occasional travel 
• Willingness to be trained as needed 

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 
• Medical benefits
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Retirement plan

Employment:

• Reports directly to Managing Director of Schools
• Exempt Position
• Position follows a 12 month calendar
• At-Will Agreement 

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at [email protected].  

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.                                                                                              It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.